Rich - inspiring story.

If you see a person in bell bottoms and a tie dye shirt, you know that's 70's, and if you see a ranch house with a Japanese inspired entry and a 5/12 or shallower roof, with large windows, situated across almost the entire lot with a large front and back yard and a lot of stone work, you know you're looking at midcentury modern- in my area that puts it firmly in the late 50's to mid 60's.

There are lots of these and it only takes a few hours or a day for that inspiration to fade.I fully expect this event to be motivational because of the meat that is shared and the many contacts that can be made.

The best way to not lead is to be genuinely interested, even if you're not.

Thanks for your responses- Youve inspired even more ideas on my project- mark ive split my area up into quadrants but i really like your idea of three in a row that makes perfect sense!

I wish in true BP fashion there was a way to turn this into a MikeOH inspired "Post your numbers" thread.

I 'stumbled' upon this site after reading fellow member Brandon Turner's blog and minibook, and being inspired by all of the good things he had to say about the site and this community.

What inspired you to get started in real estate investing?

They seemed genuine, if a little young.

Make sure that the person you are paying inspires you in this way – and then sure, pay them.